After coming here 3 times and leaving because the waiting time was too long... I could finally make it!!!... And I have to say, now I understand why is always so busy!.. The place is really good!.. The eggs Benedict are delicious!.. And there are some other breakfast I saw, that I would like to try... I would recommend the owners to consider make the place a little bigger, as the waiting line is always so long, that they might be losing a lot of customers, just because they don't like waiting.. Well... Who likes waiting?.. But other than that I have to say, that I really enjoyed this place, and I hope I can catch it again without a huge waiting line, so I can try other items in their menu... read more

It's really an overpriced breakfast, brunch, dinner joint. I took my son here and I got him the banana blueberry pancake and it was huge. It was yummy. As for why people wait hours on end on the weekends is beyond me. I suppose anything that offers brunch is golden on Calgary and all it takes is the name with "Diner" at the end of it to bring in the customers. read more

I was in the city for a visit to the hospital, but before heading home we wanted to enjoy a good breakfast of eggs Benedict. Google quickly revealed Blue Star Diner was the place to go for a variety on eggs Benedict recipes! Yelp was kind enough to rave about Blue Star Diner, so how could we go wrong?! We definitely did NOT!!! The place is easy to miss, if you don't know that the place is rather small & the sign is flat against the building. But Google maps, has the option to go down to Street View where you can see these things as if you were walking down the street. So, we were well prepared & knew what to look for. Inside, it's contemporary in design & quite the happening place on a Thursday morning at about 11am or so. It seemed to attract a youngish, trendy crowd. I'd say those in their 20s, 30s, or 40s. For someone with chronic pain, their seating wasn't the greatest. They have some benches & but mostly hard wooden chairs. While looking nice, they hurt. :( However, for most I'm sure they wouldn't even be an issue of note. The diner WAS quite noisy, which made it quite hard to hear each other when trying to converse. (That's why I brought my rating down from 5*.) I ordered eggs Benedict for breakfast. It was out of this world!!! The BEST I've EVER had!!!! They must get & use fresh, farm eggs as the yolks are a different orange colour. But the tastes of everything together... sooo good!!! And I LOVE my chunky potatoes!! Oh my, was it good!! And the price was reasonable too! (Their menu is online.) The regular eggs Benedict that they serve comes with a roasted tomato layered on it. We had it served on the side, which we rather enjoyed that way. I don't know that it would have made things soggy, but it may have had the potential to do that. Service was excellent, even if our server was busy & another server happened by she wasn't above helping us out. The diner is easy to get to & from, if you're traveling along highway 2. My mouth is watering just thinking about our next trip!! Can't wait!! :D Yum!!! :D read more

I ate here recently with my brother. Really good place. Living in Brooklyn, my brother and I joked that this place would fit right in in Carroll Gardens. There were a lot of great menu options. We can vouch for the gingerbread pancakes, burger, fries, and hash browns. Bonus for full bar and super nice servers. I'd definitely return if ever in Calgary again. One minus: no espresso. read more

Not normally a breakfast kinda girl but a friend of mine and I wanted to eat somewhere in Bridegland with a casual diner feel, somewhere we had not been before. I had driven and walked by Blue Star diner enough to know that it looked like my kind of place. Prices, no, not cheap but I have not really found ANY place in Calgary that feeds one cheaply! In ONT, we could get breakfast deals for $3.95 a person - do these places exist anymore? Anyways, I went early as there was a line up and I wanted to be a nice friend and get us a seat. The server was SO busy but had the time to greet me when he could and brought me and anyone who else in line wanted one, a coffee or tea. The diner is small and they count on quick patron turnovers to get the people in and out. Finally I was seated after about 15 minutes, my friend showed and I realised how HOT it was in the place. BUSY! My friend ordered the stuffed French Toast and she loved it, she said she would order that again. The hash browns on her plate looked so good but she was too stuffed to touch them and I refrained from stealing any of them somehow. Ha! I ordered a lunch type meal, that being the chicken club with avocado. I cut it in half right away to bring half home to my husband as he is the TRUE tester of a good club sandwich!!! I got the bean soup instead of fries and I quite liked it. $1 upgrade for that. Coffee cups never went below half without a refill from the staff and they were very accommodating, making sure that we had everything we needed. Of note - if you wish to have egg white with your meal (I originally wanted 2 fried egg whites, toast and hash browns) they will not do it unless the whites are scrambled. Ick, I passed on that, not for me. And not for any amount of money would I ever be able to choke down an egg yoke! What we did have to eat was very good and we will likely be back. Everyone else's plate in the joint looked better than the last! With tip and everything, $40. Not something I would partake in each weekend (as this cost of course did not even include a boozy drink!) but the Blue Star Diner was what I would consider a treat. They do a great job!We left at 3:00pm and the line was still out the door! Oh and my husband gave 2 thumbs up on the half club sandwich!!!! read more

The name for the restaurant is a bit misleading. While a great breakfast restaurant, it certainly is not a diner. Prices a tad high compared to Diner Deluxe and the menu a tad uncreative compared to OEB. read more

very busy for the breakfast rush, however dinner you usually can get a table right away. Staff really know their menu, glad to see gluten free is on the majority of the menu and staff definitely take it seriously. Decent amount of food for the price, you won't leave hungry. read more

I chose this diner because it was votes number one place in Calgary for brunch in 2013. It definitely lived up to the award! My waitress was charming and personable, and made sure we had a great experience. The omelette was made perfectly. They have the best Caesar I've had in a long time with a Montreal steak spice rim and pickled asparagus garnish. read more

The service was a bit slow but the food was fantastic. We sat at the bar and made conversation with the bartender. The food presentation was excellent. I got the tacos and they were so on point. I'd say make sure you are prepared to be there for at least 1.5 hours and be in no rush to leave. read more

I loved that place, nice food and amazing service with a smile!

Food was phenomenal. We came down from red deer for brunch and a nice date day, there was this one waitress that came out very rude to me for some reason. Just felt rushed and she seemed very uninterested to just look/talk to me personally, but when i would look over to other customers she was talking to, she was super nice and smiley. WEIRD because i don't know why she came off to me that way when i wasn't being rude at all lol, anyways. Our other server was really nice though, she took her time telling me their specials and what was good since it was our first time. Food service was INCREDIBLY fast.. kinda weird because how come it came so fast and kinda appreciated it because i was starving.. food was good though oh and the place is smaller than it looks too. Overall the food and that one nice server made the experience good.. but i had to take one star off for that one lady who seemed to be the one who ran the place that came off rude to me. read more

Fabulous dinner. 5 of us visited Bridgeland Distillery for cocktails tonight and afterwards had dinner at the Blue Star Diner - around the corner. Dinner was great - fish tacos, fish and chips, buttermilk chicken meal and the buttermilk chicken sandwich. We tried three different types of fries - regular, dirty and truffled. Fabulous. We also shared three desserts - haskap berry crumble, caramel apple cheesecake and the chocolate brownie - all great. Thanks! read more

I heard this place is the BEST brunch place in Calgary , so I got up early on Saturday to try it with a friend. The overall service is okay but the food is not as good as it sounds. I always order egg benedict for brunch so I can objectively compare all the brunch restaurants. I order a smoked salmon egg benedit. The eggs were cooked solid through which is a major fault for an egg benedict and I specifically asked for runny yolk!!! Okay..if a brunch restaurant can't do eggs right, I don't know what is it good for. My friend ordered a western omelette, the special during the Stampede, the whole dish looks like random pieces of meat and eggs placed together. Nothing special and tastes bland to me. I am not from Calgary and have lived in Europe, States and Asia. Calgary restaurants are a joke and seeing those reviews, it is apparent to me that Calgarian simply have no idea what good restaurants and food SHOULD taste like. This place is just mediocre at the best. read more

Totally enjoyable. Glad I spent an hour researching restaurants. Great food & nice ambiance. Local clientele. Enjoyed braised beef with polenta & carrots plus Mac & cheese. Red ale from the chalk board hit the spot. read more

I had the spinach and feta veggie burger and my friend had a grilled cheese sandwich. They were both very tasty and fresh. The manger and other staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful (I had my 7 month old baby with me). My friend wanted a different cheese in her sandwich and the waitress went and found out what cheeses they had and the cook was able to make the change. They had decorated well, is roomy and even when it got bust it wasn't crazy. I am for sure going back, I want to try all the foods on the menu. read more

Good soup, but they only fill the small take-out soup containers half-way. Happened once and we thought it was a mistake, nope. Every time. Super disappointing as it was only sweet potato soup, not like it had expensive ingredients. Wayyy overpriced. If you're looking for takeout checkout LDV, Bridgeland Market, or even Blush Lane. read more

Another fine breakfast diner in downtown Calgary. Friendly staff, extensive breakfast menu and great atmosphere. I had the brisket and polenta with sunny side up eggs. Super! The burger with fries was also nicely done. The eggs with marinated lamb was very tasty. Highly recommended for all the right reasons. Bootcamp Breakfast Club (BBC). read more

Tried lunch and dinner there. I thought their use of organic food was great. I found the selection and variety okay. Burgers, salads, chili...Don't mind eating that once in awhile but thought the variety was commonplace. Their twist on food is neat though. Don't mind them, but don't find the concept original. I guess i've been to small hole in the wall restaurants in the southeast of calgary with greater variation in menu choices. It's a chic, hip looking place so i'm sure alot of people will be into the trend or fad of it...but I want to look past that. Their breakfast menu looked good. So that is a good thing. Nice people that work there though and nice decor. Don't mind going there once in awhile. The menu was okay in general. The variation lacking. At night, during dinner I found the music too loud. I had to speak over the music to have a conversation. Can be fun but didn't find that too relaxing. read more

Food is really good! There's usually a line up but that's just a Calgary thing you can't avoid. The space can get a bit crowded and warm because the tables are too close to each other. I recommend to go a bit late (after 1pm) for brunch to avoid long waits and an overly crowded space. They offer good cocktails if you like to spice things up at breakfast. read more

Why, Why, Why can't I find anyplace in this city to "wow" me. I have been in many countries, and never had a city with such mediocre food! I have had decent food, but nothing to rave about. If a place does serve something decent, everyone jumps on the band wagon and copies. I was so looking forward Blue Star Diner and whilst it was okay, not anything more than plain ole sausage and scrambled eggs. The Benny was okay, the hash browns were nothing special and the coffee people rave about....really? The entire brekkie was about $50 which blows my mind. Oh yes, and got to sit at the bar - charming....the guy beside having a beer at 9:00 a.m. I guess I will stay home and make my bacon and eggs, toast, and coffee for about.....$3.00 instead of $30. Way too overpriced. read more

Points to this place for decor. There's so much to look at and the staff make you feel like you're family. The food is 100% what you should expect from a truck spot. Real, home cooked food, good prices and good people. We went for a Saturday morning breakfast and the special was sweet! Would definitely come back when feeling like a good greasy breaky. read more

Awesome casual Saturday evening dining. I had the lamb tacos and would recommend them. Everyone else had the burgers and enjoyed them. Would definitely go back again. read more

I was excited to finally grab a bite here today, as I've heard so much about it. I love the atmosphere - clean, simple decor and bright. Even the restrooms are nice. It's a busy place and I was lucky enough to avoid standing in line by arriving at 11am. I could have eaten super healthy but really, the point of going to new places is to try something that I wouldn't normally eat at home, if you ask me. I ordered the Sylvan Star Grilled Cheese Bison Stacker. That is one big sandwich. I could barely fit the three sourdough bread slices high with cheese and Bison chili in my mouth. Crust crumbs were flying everywhere. It was just the nature of the beast and my napkin was well used. The home-cut fries that accompanied it reminded me of the old school KFC fries - floppy and salty. They were good but my conscience wouldn't let me order them again. Overall, the sandwich was good while it was fresh. However, I took half home as leftovers and it's just not the same. I wouldn't recommend doing this. A sandwich that is one part soggy and one part dry and crusty is no longer a party in my mouth. For those who order this, I say eat the whole thing or leave it behind if you can't finish it. Also, if you aren't a big fan of salty food, don't order this menu option. Overall, my meal was average and seemed a bit pricey for the quality. If I go back, I'll likely try a salad or the bison chili on its own. I'll also avoid prime brunch hours at all costs. read more

Great recommendation! We tried the triple double, the ham and tomato benny and the two eggs. Service was excellent and the vibe was very relaxed and comfortable. Two thumbs up! read more

love this place. great food. love that they they locally source ingredients. how about an albertan omelet filled with bison? read more

The dinner meal here was really mediocre. My sweet potato fries were insanely over cooked and I'm not one to complain about food. The burger was decent. The service was alright but not great. Perhaps it was just my waitress a the time having a bad day. I bet their breakfast is a lot better. read more

Amazing spot for brunch. Had eggs Benedict with everything but salmon and avocado...... Wow. They were kind enough to give me a certificate of recognition for my customized order :-D back here today for more! read more

Fantastic service! Great food! Everyone at our table agreed it was one of the best brunches we have had in a very long time.

Friendly service, cozy atmosphere and great food. The eggs Benedict and fruit salad were excellent!

Had lunch here yesterday and was very impressed! Service, vibe, food was all stellar. An obviously conscious effort to find quality, fresh ingredients. I will be a regular. read more

One of the best places for amazing people. They make you laugh, they make you feel welcome and energetic. And the food is unbelievable. I usually start craving the chicken taco things with the yam fries... MMMMMM Thank you! read more

I've been a frequent patron of Dairy Lane for several years, going there several times a week since I discovered them in my own neighborhood! I was delighted when Blue Star (Dairy Lane #2) opened. Perfect for when you want something that's just a little bit different, but mostly the same. Consistent, high quality diner fare delivered with personable service in a comfortable setting is their specialty. Usually when a place I really like gets established, their standards start to falter. You can literally see the turning point where a decision is made: "We've made it! Now let's cut corners for mucho profit!" This has NOT happened at "the Dairy," and I don't see it happening at the Blue Star. Behind the friendly, casual approach of the staff, the frequent patron begins to see how deliberate and professional they are about delivering exquisitely attentive service--all the while making it look effortless. Not once have I had a coffee cup sit empty, as an example. Now to the food. Amongst many favorites, the soft-shell tacos (6 different kinds) are truly outstanding. The steak and frites is a terrific underpriced bargain. Blue Star do a unique spin that breathes new life into the ubiquitous nachos and salsa. You won't be disappointed, even if you though you were tired of nachos! read more

Hoping to go back soon! My taste buds are tingling!

One of my favourite spots for consistently delicious and fresh food. The veggie burger options are unrivaled in my opinion (3 options, yes please)! Nice vibe, it can go from very quiet to very busy depending on flow, even if you go for a lunch at 2pm. You never feel rushed though :) Great brunch and high quality ingredients for all of their dishes too. read more

This place is definitely not a diner, (I think people forget what a diner is...) this place is like a posh cafe, food is definitely not diner food, food isn't bad,but definitely not diner food, diner is old school, this place is waaaaay to modern to be a diner, expensive for what you get also. read more

Oh man. Let me tell you guys something, this place, is RIDICULOUSLY GOOD! We happened to find this place by coincidence by typing in 'breakfast food' late at night. Well, we went, and little did we know that they stopped serving breakfast after 4. No biggie. We got greeted and sat almost right away (9:30 pm), and looking thru the menu I was like, eh, I'm not seeing anything (7 months pregnant, so I'm a tad picky) but my husband encouraged me to try something outside my normal. WHOA, so glad I did! I ordered the Journey bowl, he ordered the chicken sandwich. We chatted, and our food came out promptly and can I just say...FLAVOR!! Bam! In the face, so delicious! Our sever checked on us, and they didn't mind that we stayed past their closing time. The cooks also made everything fresh after we ordered, even tho they were done for the day too. Excellent service, great food, wonderful atmosphere! So amazing that we went back again 2 days later with a bunch of friends. I also know that this doesn't matter but everyone in that place is good looking. Like all pleasing to the eye. The Manager, he's a younger looking Timothy Olyphant, but a true gentlemen. Yeah. Your welcome. read more

Best breakfast place in Calgary. Amazing service, fantastic coffee and great breakfasts. I'm never shy to recommend this place.

Blue Star Diner is a great place for food lovers that aren't about to foot the cash for a place like NOtaBLE. It is very chic and a great place for conversation with friends or a romantic date. They pay close attention to your needs and really source some of the freshest local ingredients. I envy the people that live nearby as this is one that I will get in the car and drive for! read more

Great service. Fast and genuinely friendly. Wait wasn't bad to be seated, order was taken promptly, and food arrived quickly. Decor and layout is pleasant. Now the two stars not earned. Mexicali omelette was a generous portion but overcooked and boring. Side of hashbrown potatoes were also ho-hum and dry. Price was high for average food. read more

The lineup wasn't as bad as people mentioned, there is certainly worse waits for Brunch in Calgary - for good reason. Only thing good about this place is their coffee - which isn't even their own I ordered the pulled pork hash and it was bland. Meat was dry. They try to be Calgary hipster with sweet potatoes, but it's just not that great. The onions were cut like the chef was being lazy - which overpowered the dish. Same thing happened with my gf's granny smith grilled cheese sandwich. One would think that a tart granny smith infused grilled cheese would have sweet caramelized onions, not barely cooked almost raw sharp onions almost an inch thick! It was like eating a raw onion sandwich with some melted cheese. I would choose OEB, Galaxie or Diner Deluxe over this place any day. read more